Ford 4835 or Massey Ferguson MF 4225 (A)?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 4835 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 4225 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Ford 4835 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 18% (450 kg / 992 lb) more three-point lift.
- The Massey Ferguson 4225 (A) suits road haulage better on this data: 25% (1,300 kg / 2,866 lb) more maximum permissible mass.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | 4835 | MF 4225 (A) | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 47.8 kW (64.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4835” | 47.8 kW (64.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4225” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 4835 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 4225 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the 4835 and the MF 4225 (A). |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 4835 and the MF 4225 (A). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 44.5 L/min (11.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4835” | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the MF 4225 (A). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 2,900 kg (6,393 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4835” | 2,450 kg (5,401 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4225” | AheadThe Ford 4835 has 18% more lift (450 kg / 992 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 4225 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 3,910 kg (8,620 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4835” | 3,490 kg (7,694 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4225” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Ford 4835 is 12% heavier (420 kg / 926 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 4225 (A) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 5,200 kg (11,464 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4835” | 6,500 kg (14,330 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4225” | AheadThe Massey Ferguson 4225 (A) has 25% higher maximum permissible mass (1,300 kg / 2,866 lb) than the Ford 4835 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4835” | 12 to 18Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4225” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 4835 and the MF 4225 (A). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4835” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4225” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540/540E/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 4835” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4225” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 4835” | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the MF 4225 (A). |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Ford 4835” | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4225” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1996–1998 | 1997–2001 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Ford 4835 has 18% more lift (450 kg / 992 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 4225 (A) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Ford 4835 is 12% heavier (420 kg / 926 lb) than the Massey Ferguson 4225 (A) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Massey Ferguson 4225 (A) has 25% higher maximum permissible mass (1,300 kg / 2,866 lb) than the Ford 4835 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 4835 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the MF 4225 (A) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources